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Happiness boosts fitness after weight loss surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT04868032

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 10-week program that combined positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people become more physically active after bariatric surgery. 58 adults who had surgery 6-12 months earlier and wanted to move more took part. The program aimed to see if it was practical and helpful, measuring how many sessions people completed and their activity levels with a fitness tracker.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

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Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (age 18+) * History of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) at one of two academic medical centers within the past 6-12 months * Interest in increasing physical activity * Low physical activity, defined as \<200 minutes/week self-reported moderate- to-vigorous physical activity * Access to telephone for study sessions * Able to read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive deficits precluding participation or informed consent * Illness likely to lead to death in the next 6 months * Inability to be physically active (e.g., severe arthritis) * Participation in another program targeting physical activity besides their standard offerings at the surgery center. * Severe psychiatric condition limiting ability to participate (e.g., psychosis, active substance use disorder)

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Bariatric surgery

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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